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Are British pubs dying?

The Observer
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Pub-owners and Landlords have been campaigning for more action from the government since last November’s budget  when changes to business rates were announced. 



Writer: Poppy Bullard


Producer: Poppy Bullard


Host: Ada Barume


Episode photography: Joe Mee


Executive Producer: Jasper Corbett



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